Overview
‘…David O’Leary is entrusted with the responsibility of taking the penalty that could send Ireland to the quarter finals of the World Cup. This kick can decide it all. The nation holds its breath … It’s there!' While the nation held its breath, George Hamilton delivered a line that will forever be etched in Irish sporting lore! A fixture in the commentary box since the late 1970s, Hamilton has enthralled and captivated his RTÉ audience for decades. Particularly through the many highs of the Charlton years, from Stuttgart in ’88 to Italia ’90 and the USA in ’94, he has engagingly articulated the joy and despair felt by the fans who listen with anticipation for his sporting gems. Written in his inimitable style, The Nation Holds Its Breath is a lyrical journey through the key moments of his life and career. The voice that is so familiar to millions is present on every page of this book, from his formative days in Belfast and early career in London to his eventual arrival in Dublin and RTÉ, where, alongside his sporting work, he has carved out an entirely separate career with his hugely popular Lyric FM show, The Hamilton Scores.
Full Product Details
Author: George Hamilton
Publisher: Merrion Press
Imprint: Merrion Press
ISBN: 9781785374388
ISBN 10: 1785374389
Pages: 332
Publication Date: 13 September 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
As you read you begin to hear that familiar voice, with its pleasing Ulster back notes, urbane and somewhat above the fray, as though he is match-commentating on his own life. -- Keith Duggan * The Irish Times * [George Hamilton's] autobiography charts that journey in full from the Cregagh Road to Solitude and from Windsor Park to Genoa - a unique story and journey for a man who has become a national treasure. -- David Mohan * Belfast Media *
"""As you read you begin to hear that familiar voice, with its pleasing Ulster back notes, urbane and somewhat above the fray, as though he is match-commentating on his own life."" -- Keith Duggan * The Irish Times * ""[George Hamilton's] autobiography charts that journey in full from the Cregagh Road to Solitude and from Windsor Park to Genoa - a unique story and journey for a man who has become a national treasure."" -- David Mohan * Belfast Media *"
Author Information
Born in Belfast, George Hamilton has worked in broadcasting for four decades and is best known for sports commentating. He is the chief soccer commentator for RTÉ, and also commentates on other sports, including the Olympic games. Since 2002, he has presented The Hamilton Scores, a weekly classical music programme on RTÉ Lyric FM.
